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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paddy and his friends think the rooster is what type of chicken?
(a) The king chicken.
(b) The cool chicken.
(c) The bad chicken.
(d) The eejit chicken.

2. After Paddy and Sinbad's conversation in bed one night, what name does Paddy start calling Sinbad?
(a) Frank.
(b) Francis.
(c) Fatso.
(d) Fred.

3. What crime does Sinbad commit without Paddy?
(a) Lighting a fire.
(b) Breaking a window.
(c) Putting sugar in a gas tank.
(d) Stealing from a store.

4. What kind of fish does Paddy's ma say is in fish fingers?
(a) Salmon.
(b) Tuna.
(c) Halibit.
(d) Cod.

5. What do Paddy and his friends steal from a store in Raheny?
(a) Matches.
(b) Magazines.
(c) Candy.
(d) Army men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation does Paddy claim to the child who drowned in the pond?

2. What mode of transportation becomes important to Paddy and his friends as they grow older?

3. Which child drowns in a pond?

4. Which classmate does Paddy want to impress?

5. How does Paddy know when his da is going to call someone a 'bloody eejit' when he's watching the news?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Paddy want to visit the zoo again?

2. How does Paddy learn to ride his bike?

3. Describe the fight between Paddy and his new classmate.

4. One day Paddy wakes up to find the kitchen is still a mess. How does Paddy react to the situation?

5. Describe what happens when Paddy discovers a signature in a book given to him by his father.

6. How does Paddy react to Sinbad's reaction to the food offering?

7. What crime does Sinbad commit without Paddy and what happens after Sinbad commits the crime?

8. Using details from the text, describe Paddy and his ma's discussion about an unused room in their house.

9. Using details from the text, describe what happens to Paddy when he falls asleep in school after staying up all night.

10. How does Paddy keep himself awake throughout the night?

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